La Novella Serena
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I am nobody. Nobody's perfect. Therefore, I'm perfect. :)
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Great review of Yemoja’s Tears. Thank you @alexisbrooksdevita.bsky.social @penprince.bsky.social for the opportunity to share a story.
Creatives and Scholars Decry Assaults on Ecosystem, Rally Support for Clean Water in Yemoja’s Tears - JAY Lit
Water No Get Enemy stands as one of Fela Kuti’s greatest artistic triumphs. Like much of his works, the song is a scorn at Nigeria’s oppressive military regimes in the 1980s and 90s, and their charact...
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June 20, 2025 at 1:38 AM
Great review of Yemoja’s Tears. Thank you @alexisbrooksdevita.bsky.social @penprince.bsky.social for the opportunity to share a story.
I'm about to reread. I so love how the pieces come together.
You can see more info about it & get it at the thread here
bsky.app/profile/penp...
bsky.app/profile/penp...
You can get the paperback here
fiction4all.com/ebooks/b1961...
fiction4all.com/ebooks/b1961...
June 11, 2025 at 9:52 PM
I'm about to reread. I so love how the pieces come together.
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Lovely review of the Yemoja's Tears anthology by I, @alexisbrooksdevita.bsky.social and Joshua Ichor
Yemoja's Tears is a charity anthology meant to raise awareness about water issues, and Joshua's work on that.
jaylit.com/creatives-an...
Yemoja's Tears is a charity anthology meant to raise awareness about water issues, and Joshua's work on that.
jaylit.com/creatives-an...
June 11, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Lovely review of the Yemoja's Tears anthology by I, @alexisbrooksdevita.bsky.social and Joshua Ichor
Yemoja's Tears is a charity anthology meant to raise awareness about water issues, and Joshua's work on that.
jaylit.com/creatives-an...
Yemoja's Tears is a charity anthology meant to raise awareness about water issues, and Joshua's work on that.
jaylit.com/creatives-an...
This was such a labor of love by all involved. I was so moved reading this review 🥹
June 11, 2025 at 9:51 PM
This was such a labor of love by all involved. I was so moved reading this review 🥹
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It actually dropped tonight!
Don't forget, the next episode of #murderbot drops tomorrow: tv.apple.com/us/show/murd... If you have Apple TV, please consider putting it on your watchlist.
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In a high-tech future, a rogue security robot (Alexander Skarsgård) secretly gains free will. To stay hidden, it reluctantly joins a new mission prote…
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May 23, 2025 at 2:27 AM
It actually dropped tonight!
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The Virtual Conference of the Fantastic in the Arts (VICFA) 4 call for proposals is out. We hope to see you there virtually!
Read the VICFA 4 CfP here:
Read the VICFA 4 CfP here:
International Association for the Fantastic in the Arts - The VICFA
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May 6, 2025 at 2:49 PM
The Virtual Conference of the Fantastic in the Arts (VICFA) 4 call for proposals is out. We hope to see you there virtually!
Read the VICFA 4 CfP here:
Read the VICFA 4 CfP here:
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April 11, 2025 at 12:10 PM
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And you can now add us on Goodreads here
www.goodreads.com/book/show/22...
Also, the paperback will be out in about a week.
www.goodreads.com/book/show/22...
Also, the paperback will be out in about a week.
Yemoja's Tears: An Anthology of Water, Bodies and Bodie…
THE CREATIVE AND SCHOLARLY CONTRIBUTIONS in this anthol…
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March 9, 2025 at 12:11 PM
And you can now add us on Goodreads here
www.goodreads.com/book/show/22...
Also, the paperback will be out in about a week.
www.goodreads.com/book/show/22...
Also, the paperback will be out in about a week.
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Don't forget to of course purchase the book. Remember, the proceeds go to charity & to water issues round the world. Link again fiction4all.com/ebooks/b1961...
And if you need a copy for reviewing, please reach out to either I or @lanovellaserena.bsky.social
And if you need a copy for reviewing, please reach out to either I or @lanovellaserena.bsky.social
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March 8, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Don't forget to of course purchase the book. Remember, the proceeds go to charity & to water issues round the world. Link again fiction4all.com/ebooks/b1961...
And if you need a copy for reviewing, please reach out to either I or @lanovellaserena.bsky.social
And if you need a copy for reviewing, please reach out to either I or @lanovellaserena.bsky.social
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You can see more about his work in
this Swarovski Foundation film produced by BBC Story Works and presented as part of the ‘Climate and Us’ series
www.bbc.com/storyworks/t...
this Swarovski Foundation film produced by BBC Story Works and presented as part of the ‘Climate and Us’ series
www.bbc.com/storyworks/t...
The tech tracing water safety and scarcity
Tracing water scarcity through tap tech could improve community health
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March 8, 2025 at 7:03 PM
You can see more about his work in
this Swarovski Foundation film produced by BBC Story Works and presented as part of the ‘Climate and Us’ series
www.bbc.com/storyworks/t...
this Swarovski Foundation film produced by BBC Story Works and presented as part of the ‘Climate and Us’ series
www.bbc.com/storyworks/t...
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He's also a Top 25 under 25 of The World Around Young Climate Prize, 1st Nigerian recipient of the British Council's #destinationzeri awards for climate adaptation in Nigeria.
He founded Geotek water at 18 & has been exploring for water, constructing more than 1000 water wells
He founded Geotek water at 18 & has been exploring for water, constructing more than 1000 water wells
March 8, 2025 at 7:03 PM
He's also a Top 25 under 25 of The World Around Young Climate Prize, 1st Nigerian recipient of the British Council's #destinationzeri awards for climate adaptation in Nigeria.
He founded Geotek water at 18 & has been exploring for water, constructing more than 1000 water wells
He founded Geotek water at 18 & has been exploring for water, constructing more than 1000 water wells
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The anthology is inspired by the work of Joshua Ichor, founder of Geotek, a fellow of the 776foundation by Alexis Ohanian.
Joshua is the 1st African to win the Swarovski creatives for our future award with exhibitions at the UN
Joshua is the 1st African to win the Swarovski creatives for our future award with exhibitions at the UN
March 8, 2025 at 7:03 PM
The anthology is inspired by the work of Joshua Ichor, founder of Geotek, a fellow of the 776foundation by Alexis Ohanian.
Joshua is the 1st African to win the Swarovski creatives for our future award with exhibitions at the UN
Joshua is the 1st African to win the Swarovski creatives for our future award with exhibitions at the UN
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Yemoja's Tears: An Anthology of Water, Bodies, & Bodies of Water is a charity anthology aiming to draw attention to water scarcity, drought, flooding, forest fires, climate change & related issues round the world. It's proceeds will go to Water Aid, Water For People & Baitulmaal
March 8, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Yemoja's Tears: An Anthology of Water, Bodies, & Bodies of Water is a charity anthology aiming to draw attention to water scarcity, drought, flooding, forest fires, climate change & related issues round the world. It's proceeds will go to Water Aid, Water For People & Baitulmaal
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You can get the anthology Yemoja's Tears here
fiction4all.com/ebooks/b1961...
Thanks to our amazing editors at the JFA Presents, Cat Ashton, @lanovellaserena.bsky.social and Jude Wright. & Our amazing cover artist Cyrielle Prückner. Thanks to our amazing contributors!
fiction4all.com/ebooks/b1961...
Thanks to our amazing editors at the JFA Presents, Cat Ashton, @lanovellaserena.bsky.social and Jude Wright. & Our amazing cover artist Cyrielle Prückner. Thanks to our amazing contributors!
March 8, 2025 at 7:03 PM
You can get the anthology Yemoja's Tears here
fiction4all.com/ebooks/b1961...
Thanks to our amazing editors at the JFA Presents, Cat Ashton, @lanovellaserena.bsky.social and Jude Wright. & Our amazing cover artist Cyrielle Prückner. Thanks to our amazing contributors!
fiction4all.com/ebooks/b1961...
Thanks to our amazing editors at the JFA Presents, Cat Ashton, @lanovellaserena.bsky.social and Jude Wright. & Our amazing cover artist Cyrielle Prückner. Thanks to our amazing contributors!
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So I have a new book out (yesterday). 🙂
My 8th book, 7th anthology. Happy book birthday to I and my amazing co-editors @alexisbrooksdevita.bsky.social & Joshua Ichor
Which reminds me, I'm eligible for the Locus award, & Hugo, best editor short form with the Year's Best African SF volume 3 🙂
My 8th book, 7th anthology. Happy book birthday to I and my amazing co-editors @alexisbrooksdevita.bsky.social & Joshua Ichor
Which reminds me, I'm eligible for the Locus award, & Hugo, best editor short form with the Year's Best African SF volume 3 🙂
March 8, 2025 at 7:03 PM
So I have a new book out (yesterday). 🙂
My 8th book, 7th anthology. Happy book birthday to I and my amazing co-editors @alexisbrooksdevita.bsky.social & Joshua Ichor
Which reminds me, I'm eligible for the Locus award, & Hugo, best editor short form with the Year's Best African SF volume 3 🙂
My 8th book, 7th anthology. Happy book birthday to I and my amazing co-editors @alexisbrooksdevita.bsky.social & Joshua Ichor
Which reminds me, I'm eligible for the Locus award, & Hugo, best editor short form with the Year's Best African SF volume 3 🙂
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has introduced impeachment articles against Supreme Court Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito
July 10, 2024 at 5:27 PM
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has introduced impeachment articles against Supreme Court Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito
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Hello social medias...
You may not be aware a major Cat 5 hurricane struck an area that normally doesn't get them. The eye passed directly over Carriacou and Petit Martinique.
The devastation is tremendous. The need is great.
You can help and make a difference:
www.gofundme.com/f/the-people...
You may not be aware a major Cat 5 hurricane struck an area that normally doesn't get them. The eye passed directly over Carriacou and Petit Martinique.
The devastation is tremendous. The need is great.
You can help and make a difference:
www.gofundme.com/f/the-people...
Help the people of Carriacou and Petite Martinique recover, organized by Marine and Yachting Association of Grenada MAYAG
On 1 July, the eye of Hurricane Beryl bore down on two tiny i… Marine and Yachting Association of Grenada MAYAG needs your support for Help the people of Carriacou and Petite Martinique recover
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July 6, 2024 at 1:33 AM
Hello social medias...
You may not be aware a major Cat 5 hurricane struck an area that normally doesn't get them. The eye passed directly over Carriacou and Petit Martinique.
The devastation is tremendous. The need is great.
You can help and make a difference:
www.gofundme.com/f/the-people...
You may not be aware a major Cat 5 hurricane struck an area that normally doesn't get them. The eye passed directly over Carriacou and Petit Martinique.
The devastation is tremendous. The need is great.
You can help and make a difference:
www.gofundme.com/f/the-people...
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Matutolypea [muh-TYOO-toh-LAHY-pee-uh]
(n.)
- The state of being in a bad mood or annoyed when first waking in the morning.
- Waking up on the wrong side of the bed.
“I apologize for my display of matutolypea, but that hotel mattress is so lumpy that I ended up sleeping in the bathtub.”
(n.)
- The state of being in a bad mood or annoyed when first waking in the morning.
- Waking up on the wrong side of the bed.
“I apologize for my display of matutolypea, but that hotel mattress is so lumpy that I ended up sleeping in the bathtub.”
July 4, 2024 at 7:13 PM
Matutolypea [muh-TYOO-toh-LAHY-pee-uh]
(n.)
- The state of being in a bad mood or annoyed when first waking in the morning.
- Waking up on the wrong side of the bed.
“I apologize for my display of matutolypea, but that hotel mattress is so lumpy that I ended up sleeping in the bathtub.”
(n.)
- The state of being in a bad mood or annoyed when first waking in the morning.
- Waking up on the wrong side of the bed.
“I apologize for my display of matutolypea, but that hotel mattress is so lumpy that I ended up sleeping in the bathtub.”
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It really is a weird symmetry that this year the UK elections are the 4th of July and the US elections are the 5th of November.
July 4, 2024 at 7:30 PM
It really is a weird symmetry that this year the UK elections are the 4th of July and the US elections are the 5th of November.
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Imagine for one second if the NYT marshaled its massive influence towards voter registration, towards supporting voting rights groups, towards encouraging people to vote and fighting people who try to stop people from voting.
Imagine if the NYT actually championed participatory democracy.
Imagine if the NYT actually championed participatory democracy.
July 4, 2024 at 2:01 PM
Imagine for one second if the NYT marshaled its massive influence towards voter registration, towards supporting voting rights groups, towards encouraging people to vote and fighting people who try to stop people from voting.
Imagine if the NYT actually championed participatory democracy.
Imagine if the NYT actually championed participatory democracy.
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On INDEPENDENCE DAY they published this.
ON THE FOURTH OF JULY 2024 THE NEW YORK TIMES TOLD PEOPLE NOT TO VOTE.
I'm furious.
ON THE FOURTH OF JULY 2024 THE NEW YORK TIMES TOLD PEOPLE NOT TO VOTE.
I'm furious.
July 4, 2024 at 2:06 PM
On INDEPENDENCE DAY they published this.
ON THE FOURTH OF JULY 2024 THE NEW YORK TIMES TOLD PEOPLE NOT TO VOTE.
I'm furious.
ON THE FOURTH OF JULY 2024 THE NEW YORK TIMES TOLD PEOPLE NOT TO VOTE.
I'm furious.
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This is the right emotion.
We should all, ALL, be very very angry at the destruction of our country and who is responsible.
NO, YOU MOVE.
We should all, ALL, be very very angry at the destruction of our country and who is responsible.
NO, YOU MOVE.
On INDEPENDENCE DAY they published this.
ON THE FOURTH OF JULY 2024 THE NEW YORK TIMES TOLD PEOPLE NOT TO VOTE.
I'm furious.
ON THE FOURTH OF JULY 2024 THE NEW YORK TIMES TOLD PEOPLE NOT TO VOTE.
I'm furious.
July 4, 2024 at 7:52 PM
This is the right emotion.
We should all, ALL, be very very angry at the destruction of our country and who is responsible.
NO, YOU MOVE.
We should all, ALL, be very very angry at the destruction of our country and who is responsible.
NO, YOU MOVE.
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If I might offer a suggestion to the victorious party across the pond: be very clear and direct about what your policy changes will and will not accomplish for the person on the street. Do not let the opposition declare you a failure for not accomplishing something impossible you never promised.
July 4, 2024 at 9:14 PM
If I might offer a suggestion to the victorious party across the pond: be very clear and direct about what your policy changes will and will not accomplish for the person on the street. Do not let the opposition declare you a failure for not accomplishing something impossible you never promised.
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SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil's federal police indict ex-President Bolsonaro for money laundering and criminal association, source confirms.
July 4, 2024 at 9:28 PM
SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil's federal police indict ex-President Bolsonaro for money laundering and criminal association, source confirms.